MONGOLIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE MOD.2

Academic year
2025/2026 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
LINGUA E CULTURA MONGOLA MOD.2
Course code
LT6085 (AF:588433 AR:289832)
Teaching language
Italian
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6 out of 12 of MONGOLIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Degree level
Bachelor's Degree Programme
Academic Discipline
L-OR/13
Period
2nd Semester
Course year
2
Where
VENEZIA
The courses Mongolian language MOD 1 and MOD 2 belong to the BA program “Language, Culture and Society of Asia and Mediterranean Africa” (Degree program for China, Korea and Japan) and intend to provide students with the basic notions concerning the linguistic structure of the Mongolian language, including its phonological, morphological, and syntactical aspects as well as knowledge of the most important Medieval Mongolic literary sources.

Objectives of the courses are: to acquire knowledge of the phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax of the Khalkha Mongolian language, the official language of Mongolia.
Students will gradually acquire knowledge of the fundamental elements of the Khalkha Mongolian language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and lexical stratification) and reach level A2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference for knowledge of languages). Student will also acquire knowledge of the classification of the Mongolian languages, their historical development and the most important medieval literary monuments (XIII and XIV c.).
There are no entry qualifications for this course.
During the lessons, the following topics will be presented:

-Classification and periodization of the Mongolic languages

-Alphabet and pronunciation, nominal and verbal morphology (derivational and inflectional), sentence structure (syntax) of Khalkha Mongolian

-Introduction to the most important medieval Mongolic sources (XIII and XIV c.)
Besides the materials provided by the professor, the following references will be used:

Ragagnin, Elisabetta & Jantsan Bat-Ireedui 2023. Corso di lingua mongola. Milano: Hoepli.
Kullman, R. & Tserenpil, D. 1996. Mongolian grammar. Ulaanbaatar.
Janhunen, J. 2012. Mongolian. Amsterdam & Philadelphia.
Janhunen, J. (ed.) 2003. The Mongolic languages. London & New York.


Dictionaries:

Bawden, C. 1997. Mongolian-English dictionary. London.
Bolor Dictionary: Mongolian Dictionary: http://www.bolor-toli.com/
The oral exam will deal with the topics discussed during the course.
There will be one exam for both modules.
oral
Grades range from 18 to 30 with honours

17 FAIL

18-20 PASS

Limited comprehension of notions, limited skill of exposition and reflection, no critical capacity

21-23 SATISFACTORY

Sufficient comprehension of notions presented in an unclear and reflexive manner; difficulties in elaborating, and synthesizing ideas

24-26 GOOD

Good comprehension of notions but limited capacity of exposition, reflection, and synthesis

27-28 VERY GOOD

In-depth comprehension of notions that are presented in a clear and articulated manner; remarkable synthesizing capacity and critical reflection

29-30 VERY GOOD

Broad and in-depth comprehension of notions that are presented in an articulated and sophisticated manner. Excellent ability in exposing ideas synthetically, and critical ability

30 CUM LAUDE EXCELLENT

Broad and in-depth comprehension of notions showing an advanced knowledge of broader disciplinary and interdisciplinary debates, a mastery of academic language, and a capacity for original and critical thinking
Frontal classes complemented by regular reading and translation sessions involving students’ active participation
Students are strongly advised to attend classes regularly.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Natural capital and environmental quality" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

This programme is provisional and there could still be changes in its contents.
Last update of the programme: 23/07/2025